Still of Charles Laughton and Robert Newton in Jamaica Inn (1939)
Caption: Still of Charles Laughton and Robert Newton in Jamaica Inn (1939)
Actor, Soundtrack
Born: June 1, 1905
Star sign: Gemini
Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Known for: Oliver Twist (1948), Odd Man Out (1947), This Happy Breed (1944), Treasure Island (1950)
Source: IMDB
Robert Newton was one of the great character actors -- and great characters -- of the British cinema, best remembered today for playing Long John Silver in Treasure Island (1950) and its sequel for Walt Disney in the 1950s. His portrayal of Long John Silver and of Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952) created a persona that was so indelible that his vocal...